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Pakistan flood death toll at 347, UN appeals for donations
Sep 19, 2011, 8:45 GMT
Islamabad - The death toll rose to 347 from floods in southern Pakistan, the government said Monday, one day after the United Nations called for donations of 357 million dollars to aid the victims.
The floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have submerged large areas southern province of Sindh and affected millions of people, many of whom are still stranded.
The National Disaster Management Authority said at least 638 people were injured.
The government was criticized for slow response but said it lacked the resources to tackle the disaster.
'The next few days will be crucial, as the UN and partners help the government to get food, safe water and shelter to the most vulnerable,' Valerie Amos, UN under-secretary general for humanitarian affairs, said.
'One year after the largest floods in recent history, the people of Pakistan are in desperate need again. We cannot let them down,' Amos said.
The floods of 2010 swamped one-fifth of Pakistan's territory, killed about 2,000 people and displaced 18 million.
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